It is a predator
of the most destitute communities
it goes unpunished for its hate crimes
targeting those of minority sexual orientation

It is a foreboding censor
incurring self-censorship
when lovers choose not to love
it comes between lovers
rubber censoring ecstasy
dulling orgasm.

It instills distrust
and fear
and death.

Those who trust and do not fear

meet death
as the virus kills them
with their own love.

It will be the ruin of humanity.